Iraqi authorities conducted medical evacuation of bombing victims. U.S. forces sent medical specialists and supplies to assist the Iraqis.

Media reports said terrorists entered the mosque and detonated explosive belts. Khanaqin is near the Iran border in Diyala province.

Iraqi explosive ordnance disposal teams searched the area for more explosives. U.S. soldiers assisted the local Iraqi forces by providing a security cordon around the area to allow emergency teams to work in safety.